According to Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody, the decline was expected. It follows several years of liberal bag limits and deer regulations, which helped bring the population closer to target levels.

Youth turkey drawing March 15

A drawing is to take place March 15 at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters for youth interested in turkey hunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

Youth ages 17 and younger may participate.

Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters is at 09-455 CR R, Pioneer. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues until the drawing at 10 a.m. Youth hunters must possess a valid hunting license to register.